Balgores Motors Apprentice Vehicle Panel Technician - Witham BALGORES MOTORS (1982) LIMITED
As an apprentice vehicle damage panel technician, you will be repairing accident damage to vehicles i.e. removal, repair and replacement of vehicle body panels to vehicle manufacturer specification. The vehicles can include cars and light commercial vehicles. Expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.
Closing date: 15 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
You will start on the national minimum wage for apprentices - this will be reviewed once you have successfully completed the probation period
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Working week
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
36 Months
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Possible start date
17 Jun 2023
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Date posted
04 May 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000160901
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Tasks the successful candidate can be expected to carry out:
- Undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, including safety precautions, panel preparation and body measurements
- Identify the material used in the construction to enable the correct joining techniques and manufacturer specifications to be adhered to
- Interpret relevant technical data and methods to make sure that any joints are in line with vehicle manufacturer specification and the vehicle/body panels are aligned correctly
- Ability to identify and understand the correct joining technology.
- Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently
- Operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process, panel pulling systems, jig and alignment tools, spot welders, brazing tools
- Identify and communicate supplementary damage such as panels that were deemed to be reparable but once worked on were found to be beyond repair along with damage that could not be established on original inspection
- Ability to detect and rectify faults within a vehicles structure that’s integral to its safety
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Our training partner will deliver a high-quality Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician programme here in our state-of-the-art bodyshop
- No college attendance required
- You will work alongside a highly skilled mentor who will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle panel technician.
- Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician apprenticeship standard
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Following completion of your apprenticeship you can expect permanent employment as well as opportunities to progress within Balgores into roles such as workshop controller, Vehicle Damage Assessor or Bodyshop Manager
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
BALGORES MOTORS (1982) LIMITED
Address
Lynfields
London Road
Witham
CM8 1ED
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Vehicle damage panel technician
Level 3 (A level)
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